Celebrity Justice
Britney Sued by Paparazzo

TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by a paparazzo claiming that Britney Spears and her mother Lynne Spears are responsible for serious injuries he suffered when he was allegedly struck by an SUV carrying the pop princess.

The incident occurred in June 2004, when Spears, her sister Jamie Lynn and her mother Lynne were leaving a Santa Monica pet store. A number of paparazzi, including the plaintiff Cullen Reavley, crowded around the vehicle. The car, we're told, was owned by Lynne, she was also the one who was driving. Reavley fell to the ground, claiming Lynne ran over his foot. Police and paramedics were called and Reavley was taken to the hospital. Although police were called, they reportedly determined Lynne had done nothing wrong and she was not ticketed.

In the lawsuit, filed at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, Reavley claims he suffered injuries to the "head, neck, back, trunk and extremities, all of which have caused and continue to cause plaintiff great mental, physical and nervous pain and suffering." The suit goes on to claim that the "injuries will result in permanent disability."

In addition to Britney, Reavley is suing Lynne and Britney Touring, Inc. for unspecified damages, in excess of $25,000.

A call to Britney's rep was not immediately returned.

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61. There should be some legal grounds for all the papparazzi's running after stars just to get a picture. After all the stars have a life also. Hey, look what happen when the papparazzi's were chasing Princess Diana ! Are they waiting for something like that to happen here, and then realized that they should of done something to prevent this from happened. The papparazzi's are getting out of control. If they need money that bad, go and flip burgers!

Posted at 9:45AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Ann

62. The press needs to leave Britney Spears alone. She already has enough people on her ass. She should press charges on him because he got in the way. Fight it Britney don't let some guy take your money because of something he did himself.

Posted at 10:24AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Emily

63. stupid dude! i mean seriously, brit needs some privacy! stop meddling into her life, and get a life!!!! and next time, dont stand there when the car was driving, you dummy!!!

Posted at 10:32AM on Jun 10th 2006 by rachel

64. Britney has gone through so much with her stupid azz husband and paparazzi on her azz about her baby. They just need to leave that girl alone and let her live her life. They need to mind they damn business.

Posted at 10:39AM on Jun 10th 2006 by J

65. Hey Britney,
Next time aim better! The putz is still breathing.

Posted at 10:47AM on Jun 10th 2006 by tom

66. This is so stupid, first this happened two freakin years ago why wait two years. Must be in financial trouble and needs to screw someone else out of money to pay it. A foot being ran over does not constitute permanent disability was his spinal cord in his foot in stead of his back. No he is a paparazzi he is spineless and will do what it takes to make bucks at everyone elses expense(literally). He will be shut down and he deserves it, my god can no one leave these people alone for money. Maybe if he had his own talent he could be worth what she is, but he obviously doesn't.

Posted at 10:52AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Jay

67. As long as people like YOU keep looking for pics of her, her baby, her house or
k-tard. The papporazzi are always going to take pictures of her. SHE CHOSE THIS LIFE! SHE IS MAKES MORE MONEY THAN MOST CAN DREAM OF! Don't feel bad for her. Look at Brangelina...if they don't want pics they know how to avoid them..just like everyone else. But Britneys last album was just her old songs remixed. Her career is going down hill faster than you can say divorce. She isn't that innocent. Like she says, otherwise,why the breast implants? Why the videos of her with her panties on the outside. Her second marriage was to a wigger who can't even read. If she gave a damn about her baby she would know how to put in a frickin car seat properly. So please quit begging them to leave her alone, when you enjoy looking at pics of her life.

Posted at 11:07AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Gillian

68. Most people would know that if you step in front of a moving automobile, CRUNCH, another road-kill statistic! Then again, if you live, court litigation might pay off with big dividends. Was it his pride that actually took the biggest hit while he was lying on the ground waiting for people to feel sorry for him? No sympathy from me!

Posted at 11:22AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Dave

69. It was punks like this that caused Princess Diana's death.

Posted at 11:25AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Rosemary Caldwell

70. I think thats a bunch of BULL Britney wasn't even driving < see that just ain't right .
If that was a normal person then IT wouldn't be like that.Since she has money its
different. SO is she divorcing K_FED/??

Posted at 11:41AM on Jun 10th 2006 by viola

71. I think that the man is a complete jackass. He should have put his head under the wheel to stop the car. Any second opinions?

Posted at 11:51AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Randy

72. Well I just want to say this has to stop everyone needs to go on there way and leave Britney and her famley alone. Every day there is somthing about her and it needs to stop go find someone els to talk about just leave her alone. I wish I could see her I would give her a big hug and say to her you are the best mom and dont let anyone tell you your not. So this gos out to all of the ones that wont leave Britney alone BACK OFF AND GO GET A LIFE. Britney come buck with a new cd please we all luv you Britney MW

Posted at 11:53AM on Jun 10th 2006 by Michelle Wood

73. I am not a huge Brttany fan, however, I know that these idiots with cameras block in pretty much anyone considered famous, for that one money shot. Have you ever seen these famous people trying to shop? There are camera guys all over them, to a point where they can't even move and in some cases have to actually call the police to escort them to their cars. They surround their cars, stalk them at restaurants. It is horrible. There should be a law against the papparazi where
they are no longer allowed so many feet from anyone and if they by chance are injured while blocking a car or chasing after them, then they can not sue anyone, because it is simply their own faults. We all want to see photos of the famous and how they live, but come on now, there is definitely a limit to how these idiots should be allowed to get those photos.....

Posted at 12:13PM on Jun 10th 2006 by Danielle

74. Johnny Cochran would have left her naked in a lawsuit.

Posted at 12:18PM on Jun 10th 2006 by Douglas Salgado

75. There should be a WRITTEN LAW. These Camera Freaks have to stay 10 feet away from people. They push and shove each other under cars, out doors,
knock each other down and blame the person they are chasing. People say they are in the public eye. So is the President of the United States. He would not allow people to jump on him or his cars. These camera freaks are really a sick group of people and it needs to be addressed as stalking. Make a set back area by written law. They have camera lens that take photos 100's of feet away. 10' will not kill them. Public eye or not. People should not have to dip and dive out back doors to get away from camera freaks.

Posted at 12:25PM on Jun 10th 2006 by Val Richards

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